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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.96, 33,983.76 and 13,447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.96, 33,983.76 and 13,447.96 is: 18,558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.96 : 33,983.76 = 13,447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.96/33,983.76 = 13,447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.96x = 33,983.76 × 13,447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.96x = 457,012,245.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,012,245.13/24,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,558.15

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